FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 file photo Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen, of Finland, attends a press conference ahead of Sunday's Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix, at the Interlagos racetrack, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ferrari has paid special attention to aerodynamics for its new Formula One car, the SF71H model presented in Maranello, Italy, Thursday Feb. 22, 2018 in an attempt to keep up with rival Mercedes on high-speed circuits.(AP Photo/Andre Penner)

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 file photo Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany waves to supporters after the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ferrari has paid special attention to aerodynamics for its new Formula One car, the SF71H model presented in Maranello, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 in an attempt to keep up with rival Mercedes on high-speed circuits. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, file)

Ferrari highlights aerodynamics development on new F1 car

Feb. 22, 2018

MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — Ferrari paid special attention to aerodynamics for its new Formula One car in an attempt to keep up with rival Mercedes on high-speed circuits.

Presenting the SF71H model on Thursday, Ferrari technical director Mattia Binotto said the main differences from last year's car are a slightly longer wheelbase, more aggressive side ducts, and "a very narrow body."